by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Western Washington University ranks among other schools offering degrees in special education.
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Western Washington University is in the top 10% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #53 out of 188 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Washington University conferred 102 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University earn a median of $58,469 a year. This is above $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western Washington University, special education students accumulate a median of $29,284 in student loans. This is higher than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special education majors at Western Washington University.
The special education program at Western Washington University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 99 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3 |
Western Washington University granted 99 completions in special education and teaching, general in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (74%).
Western Washington University awarded 3 degrees in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).